Pizza Hut Sialkot controversy: Maaks International clarifies legal status
ISLAMABAD: Maaks International (Pvt.) Ltd., the master franchisee of Pizza Hut in Pakistan, has clarified that the recently opened Pizza Hut outlet in Sialkot is a legally authorised operation, following…
The Evolving Menace: Ransomware in 2025 and what to expect in 2026
"A year of Ransomware-as-a-Service domination and escalating costs" By Fabio Assolini, Head of Research Center, Americas and Europe, Global Research & Analysis Team at Kaspersky The economic toll of ransomware…
President Zardari to visit UAE from Jan 26 to review bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari will undertake an official visit to the United Arab Emirates from January 26 to 29 to hold talks with the UAE leadership on strengthening bilateral…
Balochistan women MPAs visits Türkiye to strengthen bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD, Jan 25 (APP): A high-level delegation comprising women members of the Balochistan Assembly undertook an official visit to Türkiye with the aim of further strengthening parliamentary, diplomatic, economic, and…
Three historic monuments unveiled at Lahore Fort after conservation
LAHORE: Three historic monuments at the Lahore Fort — the Sikh-era Hammam, the Athdara Pavilion, and the Loh Temple — were officially inaugurated on Sunday after the completion of extensive…
Pakistanis, Chinese firms sign MoU to upgrade peanut seeds
ISLAMABAD, Jan 25 (APP): A Chinese agricultural technology firm and a Pakistani agribusiness company have entered into a collaboration to introduce improved peanut seeds and build a local supply chain,…
2,162 students complete ALP program in Madaris across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Jan 25 (APP): As part of the Accelerated Learning Pathway (ALP) Middle Tech initiative launched by the Federal Ministry of Education and Professional Training, 2,162 students have completed the…
Global AI adoption remains uneven as UAE and Singapore lead, Pakistan lags behind
Global use of artificial intelligence continued to rise in the second half of 2025, but adoption levels vary widely across countries, with sharp gaps between advanced digital economies and developing…
Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Canada over potential China trade deal
Washington: US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose 100 percent tariffs on Canadian goods if Canada enters into a trade deal with China, according to media reports. Trump issued…
China’s top grain-producing province boosts farm income through expanded contract farming
HARBIN: China’s leading grain-producing province, Heilongjiang, is expanding contract farming to raise agricultural returns, using traceability, customized production, and scaled partnerships to link farmers more closely with high-end buyers. Officials…
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